(A) No earth materials, as defined herein, or similar materials shall be removed in such manner as to cause water to collect or to result in a place of danger or a menace to the public health. The premises shall at all times be graded so that surface water drainage off-site is maintained and is not interfered with.
(B) Sufficient topsoil shall be stockpiled on said site so that the entire site, when stripping operations are completed, may be recovered with a minimum of four inches of topsoil and the replacement of such topsoil shall be made immediately following the termination of the stripping operations each year. In the event, however, that such stripping operations continue over a period of time greater than 30 days, the operator shall replace the stored topsoil over the stripped areas, in two-acre increments, as he or she progresses.
(C) Any roads used for the purpose of ingress and egress to said stripping site which are located within 150 feet of occupied residences shall be kept dust free by surfacing with concrete, bituminous aggregate or approved chemical treatment.
(D) No stripping shall take place within 200 feet from any street right-of-way line or an adjoining residence, nor within 50 feet of any other property line; provided, however, that the City Council may prescribe more strict requirements in order to protect nearby residences from any potential adverse impacts of the stripping operation.
(E) In order to prevent all unnecessary dust and blowing of sand or other soil materials, there shall be no stockpiling of sand in excess of 5,000 cubic yards and all stockpiles shall be restricted to a maximum height of 25 feet.
(F) The City Council shall prescribe more stringent requirements if deemed necessary in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, as demonstrated by the impact assessment and/or statement.
(1979 Code, § 5.409) (Ord. 96, passed 5-5-1987)